U.S. News & World Report — Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms in America"

The U.S. News — Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on an extensive evaluation process that includes not only peer review, firm background information, and more.

That data is then combined to provide a "Best Law Firms" score, and that a high score "is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of experience."

Edgar Snyder & Associates is proud to be among the Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" for plaintiff personal injury and product liability litigation in Pittsburgh. Ours was also listed among the Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" for claimant Workers' Compensation law.

An A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau

Doing research is essential before making an important decision such as hiring an attorney, and one of the most trusted and well-known resources for investigating businesses is the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This consumer-protection agency, founded in 1912, grades businesses based on a number of factors including complaints made against a company to issues related to false advertising.

That's why we are honored to have the highest-possible rating with the BBB—an A+.

Martindale-Hubbell: Highly Rated Pennsylvania Law Firm

Edgar Snyder & Associates has received the highest-possible rating—an AV Pre-eminent rating—from Martindale-Hubbell, an impartial legal information agency serving the profession for more than 140 years. The rating, which is determined by a system of complex scoring formulas and criteria, is based on legal ability and general ethical standards.

In fact, Edgar Snyder & Associates has been selected as one of Martindale-Hubbell's Top Ranked Law Firms. We received this honor because at least one in every three attorneys at the firm has earned an AV Pre-eminent rating—a distinction that only a small percentage of the firms in the country have been able to achieve.

An AV Pre-eminent rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, and is recognized for having the highest levels of skill and integrity.

The Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums

The Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, established in 1993, are composed of trial attorneys who have achieved million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Although less than 1 percent of lawyers in the United States belong to the forums, 10 attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates are members.

Attorneys Jason Lichtenstein, James Heneghan, Chris Hildebrandt, Armand Leonelli are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Attorneys Cynthia Danel, Robert Fisher, Rick Rosenthal, Michael Rosenzweig, and Edgar Snyder are members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates forum.

National Board of Trial Advocacy

The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), a non-profit organization accredited by the American Bar Association, certifies lawyers in the specialty areas of civil, criminal, and family law trial advocacy.

It is the only accreditation agency approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and NBTA-certified attorneys have a proven track record of skill, experience, and knowledge in their practice area(s). In order to be certified as a Civil Trial Advocate, attorneys go through an exhaustive screening process that includes a full-day exam, the submission of peer and judicial references, and more.

Certification is a stamp of approval that gives clients confidence they're hiring a qualified attorney—a stamp of approval earned by two of our firm's partners, attorneys Cynthia Danel, and Michael Rosenzweig.

In 2012, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section as the first bar association entity in Pennsylvania to certify lawyers in the area of workers' compensation law.

Certified workers' compensation attorneys successfully completed the 2018 certification process by submitting a variety of documents showing that at least 50 percent of their legal practice is in the specialty field of workers' compensation, that they had practiced in the field for more than five years, and that they actively participates in Mandatory Continuing Legal Education in workers' compensation law and related fields.

The attorneys also passed the certification examination that focuses on workers' compensation law and rules and leading case law.

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List

Being selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List is an honor awarded to only the top 5 percent of lawyers in the state. The rigorous, four-stage selection process is designed to award attorneys who stand out as the best among their peers.

In addition, many have also been named to the Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania, the Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh, and the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania lists:

Attorney Cynthia Danel

Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2011-2018

Top 50 Women Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2008-2018

Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh for 2009-2018

Attorney Gerald Hutton

Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh for 2016 - 2018

Attorney Jason Lichtenstein

Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2011, 2017, & 2018

Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh for 2011-2018

Attorney Rick Rosenthal

Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2010-2018

Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh for 2008-2018

Attorney Michael Rosenzweig

Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2010-2018

Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh for 2008-2018

Several attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates have also been selected for inclusion in Pennsylvania Rising Stars by Super Lawyers — an honor awarded to the best up-and-coming attorneys 40 and younger who have been practicing law for less than 10 years. To be considered for the honor, attorneys must be nominated by their peers, and only the top 2.5 percent of nominees in each state are named to the Rising Stars list.

2018 Corporate Citizenship Award

The Pittsburgh Business Times’ Corporate Citizenship Award honors individuals and companies in western Pennsylvania for “outstanding philanthropic contributions.” Judges take into account volunteer work, monetary contributions, and in-kind donations. Organizations must also display that they have incorporated philanthropy into their company culture. You can learn more about our work in the community in our Giving Back section.

Tribune-Review Readers' Choice Award Winner for Best Attorney in Pittsburgh

Attorney Edgar Snyder has received the Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney in the City for 2010-2016. The award recognizes Pittsburgh-area businesses and professionals for excellent service and customer satisfaction.

The honor is based on reader votes that are collected online and through the mail. An outside firm tabulates the ballots, and the winners are announced annually in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Workplace Awards

Both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Business Times have recognized Edgar Snyder & Associates as one of the Best Places to Work in western Pennsylvania and one of the Top Places to Work in Pittsburgh.

Top Places to Work in Pittsburgh

For this award, given by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, employees vote anonymously on the level of leadership, communication, opportunity, atmosphere, pay, and benefits at their workplaces. Businesses with the highest scores make the Top Places to Work list.

Edgar Snyder & Associates was named one of the Top Places to Work in Pittsburgh in 2011-2015 and again in 2018.

Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh Business Times has named Edgar Snyder & Associates as one of the Best Places to Work in western Pennsylvania. It was one of only a few law firms to make the list and was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for six years in a row.

Each year, employees from companies across the region vote on categories such as satisfaction and management effectiveness, as well as whether they felt valued in their workplace. The Pittsburgh Business Times survey also considers other criteria such as benefits packages and employee perks. Businesses with the highest scores make the Best Places to Work list.

Copyright 2002-2018. EdgarSnyder.com is sponsored by the Law Offices of Edgar Snyder & Associates®, A Law Firm Representing Injured People. Attorney Edgar Snyder & Associates has offices throughout Western Pennsylvania including locations in: Pittsburgh, Erie, Johnstown, Ebensburg, and Altoona. All of our lawyers are licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania. We also have attorneys licensed to practice law in the states of West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. Although this website is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia, if you are injured in an accident, we have relationships with other personal injury attorneys and lawyers throughout the United States.
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